Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco

On May 21, La Scuola International School of San Francisco and the Italian middle school Leonardo da Vinci, part of the Istituto Comprensivo Giovanni Gabrieli in Mirano-Venice, met online for a joint orchestral performance.
La Scuola International School’s orchestra, featuring mandolins, mandolas, guitars and basses, performed Tarantella by Raffaele Calace and Speranze Perdute by Alessandro Morelli.
The I.C. Gabrieli orchestra, composed of violins, flutes, guitars and pianos, performed Holberg Suite by Edvard Grieg and Retrolonga by Electrocutango.
The two orchestras also performed Tarantella Napoletana, arranged collaboratively by the music teachers of both schools: Alfonso Baschiera, Carlo Dean, Marco Maida, Sara Scatto, and Monica Zampieri.
Before concluding the event, the students exchanged questions and shared curiosities about their educational experiences in both Italian and English.
We now look forward to seeing this long-distance partnership develop into a student exchange program, allowing the two orchestras to perform together in San Francisco and, hopefully, in Mirano-Venice as well.

From Washington DC to California, it's been a week with a special focus on emerging technologies and Italy-California relations.
Ambassador Peronaci’s visit to the West Coast started with a meeting with Governor Gavin Newsom and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Stay tuned and follow along!

Last April 27, the Italian Research Day in the World was celebrated in San Francisco with great distinction.

The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, the Istituto Italiano Cultura SF, Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, and the Issnaf - Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation Bay Area Chapter organized an evening of inspiration, dialogue, and collaboration, highlighting Italy's excellence in research and innovation.

Consul General Massimo Carnelos, alongside Scientific Attaché Romeo Beccherelli, welcomed guests from the local business and tech community and the innovative startups from the Lazio Region attending INNOVIT’s acceleration program, for the screening of “La vita fra le mani” (“With Life in Your Hands”), a compelling documentary on the remarkable humanitarian and medical contributions of Alessandro Frigiola.

The documentary sparked an engaging discussion with a panel of esteemed leaders in medtech, biotech, pediatric cardiac surgery, bioengineering, and nanomedicine, namely: Dr. Antonio Amodeo, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director of Pediatric Thoracic Transplantation at Stanford University; Dr. Dr. Alison Marsden, Professor of Cardiovascular Disease in the Departments of Pediatrics, Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University; Dr. Paolo Decuzzi, Senior Scientist and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova, Adjunct Professor in the Division of Oncology at Stanford Medicine, and co-founder of Chiromesh Therapeutics, Inc; Dr. Michael Alexanian, Assistant Investigator at the Gladstone Institutes and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UCSF; Dr. Luca Rosalia, Postdoctoral Scholar in Bioengineering in the Skylar-Scott Lab at Stanford University.

The dialogue delved into how ongoing innovation is advancing cardiovascular care and enhancing global health.

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Italy in US Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca Ministero della Salute CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

Italian Ambassador to the US started his first official visit to California by meeting Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Ambassador is in California to intensify our relationship with a State with a historic Italian presence. From tech to innovation, from startups to culture and advance research, Italian presence is on the rise.

The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco had the honor of welcoming President Francesco Rocca and the Regione Lazio
delegation, in the distinguished presence of
Ambassador Marco Peronaci (Italy in US) during his first official visit to California.

From the Etruscan exhibitions at the Legion of Honor Museum and the Istituto Italiano Cultura SF, to the innovative Lazio startups hosted at Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub, the evening showcased the dynamic dialogue between heritage and innovation unfolding this week across the Bay Area.

A new between the Lazio Region and the Consulate General will further strengthen cooperation in technology, culture, and economic exchange.
A vibrant Italian community, strong partnerships, and a shared vision for the future.

Consul General Massimo Carnelos expresses his sincere appreciation and extends his warmest thanks to Ambassador Peronaci, President Rocca and the delegation of the Lazio Region, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, as well as all partners and guests who contributed to the success of the evening.

Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale 54 Mint - Ristorante Italiano

Consul Corriero was pleased to take part, on behalf of the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco, in the celebration of Italy’s Liberation Day organized by the italian Italian Commerce Association and hosted at Italian Community Services.

April 25th marks a defining moment in Italy’s history and a renewed commitment to the values of freedom, democracy, and solidarity.

A highlight of the event was the moving testimony of Franca Bannerman, who shared her direct experience of the years of the Resistance and the Liberation, offering a powerful reminder of the human stories behind this historic date.

Thank you to all who joined us in commemorating this important occasion and in strengthening the bonds between Italy and the United States.

Italy in US
Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale

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The recent mission of Consul Corriero to Seattle, about a month after Consul General Massimo Carnelos’ last mission to Washington State, has been a journey of growth, connection, and vision.
Over the course of a few days, the Consul held a series of strategic engagements aimed at deepening the bond between Italy and the Pacific Northwest.
Highlights of the mission:

🔬 Science & Innovation: joined Issnaf - Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation at Gemateg Inc. to celebrate the new Washington-Oregon Chapter launch, strengthening our research ecosystem with the support of the Consulate General’s Scientific Attaché Romeo Beccherelli and the Honorary Consul in Seattle Elisabetta Valentini.

🎓 Education: visited one class of the historic first Italian language course in the state of Washington at Kennedy Catholic High School - Burien, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our Education Attaché Daniela Mazza, Honorary Consul Valentini, and Comites San Francisco, represented by local Comites Counselor Anna Veraldi. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the students, Professor Gabriella Vagnoli’s passion and the leadership of President and Principal Matthew Mohs and Vice Principal of Academics Kristin Kuzmanich.

🤝 Community: engaged with the local Italian community at Casa Italiana - Italian Cultural Center to discuss consular services and the "Sportello di Assistenza" project by Comites SF.

✈️ Connectivity: attended the Alaska Airlines reception for the new direct Seattle–Rome route, a long-awaited bridge between our two shores, made possible by the passion of our local Italian-American community. Thanks to the CEO of Alaska Airlines, Ben Minicucci and our Honorary Consul.

🚀 Aerospace excellence: visited the University of Washington’s Advanced Composites Center (ACC) to explore new frontiers in sustainable aerospace research with Director Marco Salviato and his team at UW Aeronautics & Astronautics.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this mission a success! We continue to work together to build a stronger, more connected Italian network. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

Italy in US Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy CNR Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub Italian Trade Agency Los Angeles Office

San Francisco: a week of Italian innovation with INNOVIT, RSA Conference, and the Consulate General

From March 23 to 27, 2026, San Francisco hosted a week of intense activity dedicated to Italian innovation, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, space economy, and defense tech. INNOVIT welcomed two acceleration cohorts, including a program in partnership with the Italian National Cybersecurity Agency, while the Consulate General supported the Italian Pavilion at RSA Conference 2026 and hosted a dedicated Italian side event with the Italian Trade Agency Los Angeles Office, represented by Director Giosafat Riganò.

Twenty startups took part in two acceleration programs across deep tech, cybersecurity, quantum, space, and defense tech, and additional companies joined the value creation program with the Italian National Cybersecurity Agency, represented by Luca Nicoletti, Director of the Industrial, Technological and Research Programs Service. The week highlighted Italy’s growing role in advanced technologies and reinforced its image as a Tech Nation and Startup Nation on the global stage.

The event at the Consulate offered a dynamic space for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and institutional representatives to connect and discuss the future of the Italian innovation ecosystem in the United States. Consul General Massimo Carnelos emphasized how this combination of programs, pitches, and networking contributes to strengthening Italy’s visibility as a country capable of generating globally competitive innovation, firmly rooted in its national ecosystem. Also present was the Head of the Office for the Promotion of Innovative Industrial Ecosystems and Startups of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cons. Amb. Sergio Strozzi.

The Consulate General thanks all partners for their contribution to a successful week celebrating Italian excellence and strengthening Italy–U.S. relations.

Italy in US Innovit - Italian Innovation and Culture Hub Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy RSAC

Consul Davide Corriero, on behalf of Consul General Massimo Carnelos, was pleased to welcome Matteo Daffadà, Regional Councillor of Emilia-Romagna and President of the Consulta degli Emiliano-Romagnoli nel Mondo.

The discussion provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the role, mission, and future priorities of the Consulta, which plays a key role in strengthening ties between Emilia-Romagna and its communities abroad. Particular attention was devoted to the importance of the Italian diaspora, the value of associative networks, and the significant contribution of Italian talents worldwide to the Sistema Paese, including through a strong spirit of giving back.

The conversation also highlighted the economic vitality and innovation capacity of Emilia-Romagna, as well as broader efforts to promote Italian excellence internationally.

Regione Emilia-Romagna
Consulta degli emiliano-romagnoli nel mondo

Italy in US
Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale

Oggi, , rendiamo omaggio a quanti hanno contribuito alla del nostro Paese dal nazifascismo. Un momento per rinnovare il nostro impegno nel rappresentare, nel mondo, i principi di libertà, democrazia e e pace che sono alla base dell'identità. 🇮🇹